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Originally Posted by ninety6
you'll get bored with a 250 in 2 weeks. If you are responsible and have good coordination, i'd start on an at least a 500. Probably a 600. I learned on a 30 year old yamah 650 (2 cylinder), My first was a 600 Yamaha FZR, and i upgraded to a GSX-R 750 a couple years later. The 4 cylinder sportbikes are quite a bit different than a twin.
I'd recommend a used bike first... maybe get a used 500, ride it for a year or so, and if you still like it, pick up a 600 or 750 when the time is right...
Glad to hear you are taking the beginner safety course, smart move.
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Yup, very good advice here. I've been riding for over 40 years. If you have never riden before, pick yourself up a decent USED smaller bike 400cc-600cc range. Keep that bike for your first season, get comfortable with it, take the riders course. If you decide you like riding, move yourself up to the bike you want next year.
The best advice I can give you is don't be a yahoo. Cagers will pull out in front of you and cut you off. They don't do it intentionally, they either don't see you or don't think you are going that fast. You have to aways be thinking 2-3 cars in front of you and have to constantly be thinking of a plan to avoid a situation should it occur. Good luck and be safe.